Heritage experts called for greater public involvement and collaboration with museums for heritage conservation.
At a round table event conducted at the Mysuru Rail Museum by the Mysuru Division of the South Western Railway to mark World Heritage Day 2024, it was suggested that citizens involvement through various activities be conducted through the concept of friends of museum which is prevalent in the west.
T.R. Raghunandan, a rail enthusiast and conservation expert of rail heritage and advisor for the National Rail Museum, New Delhi, said there was no dearth of well-meaning people who cherish heritage and it should be harnessed to the fullest and give the public a sense of ownership about heritage. Every successful museum in the world has strong linkages with public and there was no reason why it cannot be done at the Mysuru Rail Museum, he added.
